BUMPTRON 5000 🏐
A volleyball passing assessment tool that uses your webcam to automatically analyse a player’s forearm pass technique in real time. A partner tosses on command, the player passes, and an instant slow-motion replay shows exactly which platform and body-position skills were detected.
How to Use
- 💻 Open BUMPTRON 5000 on a laptop or tablet
- 📷 Allow webcam access when prompted
- 🟢 Wait for POSE ONLINE to appear in the header
- 👟 Player stands in frame facing the camera
- ▶️ Player presses READY to begin the countdown
- 🏐 Partner tosses ball on the TOSS! cue
- 🎬 4.5-second recording captures the pass attempt
- 📺 50% slow-motion replay plays automatically
- ✅ Checklist lights up for each passing skill detected
See It In Action
Watch how BUMPTRON 5000 works in a real PE setting
What Gets Assessed
7 passing technique elements are automatically detected using pose landmarks — no teacher input needed
Knees Bent
Both knees must show an athletic bend to create a strong, balanced passing base rather than standing tall and stiff.
Knee Angle < 155°Feet Width
Ankles should be at least shoulder-width apart to give the passer a stable base and better lateral balance.
Ankle Width vs Hip WidthForward Lean
The body should be in a forward athletic posture with hips dropped and chest leaning into the pass rather than upright.
Hip + Knee PositionElbows Locked
Both arms should be fully extended to form a clean passing platform instead of a broken or bent platform.
Elbow Angle > 155°Arms Together
Wrists and forearms should stay close together to create one flat passing surface and reduce ball spray.
Wrist DistanceLow Position
The hips should drop into a lower passing position at contact instead of reaching high from a tall stance.
Hip Height ThresholdWeight Forward
The platform should be out in front of the body so the passer moves through the ball instead of leaning backward.
Wrist Midpoint vs Body CenterSetup Guide
Get up and running in under 3 minutes
Position Your Device
Place a laptop or tablet on a chair, table, or stand at about player hip-to-chest height. The camera should capture the player from head to toe with enough space to see the passing platform clearly.
💡 Landscape orientation onlyWait for Pose Engine
After opening the tool and allowing camera access, wait for the ● POSE ONLINE indicator to appear in the top header. This confirms MediaPipe has loaded and is tracking landmarks correctly. The READY button unlocks automatically.
💡 First load may take 10–15 secondsPlayer Gets in Frame
The player stands on the foot guide shown on screen, facing the camera. Their full body should be visible, including both feet and both arms forming the platform. The guide disappears once the assessment begins.
💡 Player should stand 6–8 feet from the cameraPress READY & Toss on Cue
Player or teacher presses READY. A 3-2-1 countdown begins with sound cues. On TOSS! the partner tosses the ball and the player performs the forearm pass. The tool records 4.5 seconds from that moment.
💡 Partner should toss from the side, not directly in front of the cameraReview the Instant Replay
After the recording ends, the replay automatically runs at 50% speed. The checklist panel shows which passing skills were detected. Each skill must appear for 4 consecutive frames, so a lucky moment will not earn a check by itself.
💡 Press TRY AGAIN to repeat the rep immediatelyScoring & Ratings
Score out of 7 — each check worth 1 point
💡 Teacher Tips
- 🔄 Use it in a station rotation — one device can serve a small passing group while others do wall reps or partner passing
- 📺 Project the replay onto a TV or monitor so students can self-coach by watching the checklist and slow motion
- 🎯 Have students complete 3 attempts and try to improve their score from rep to rep
- 👥 Assign one student as tosser and one as passer so both roles stay active and focused
- ☀️ Avoid strong backlighting or sunlight behind the player — it can reduce pose accuracy
- 🔋 Keep the device plugged in during class — webcam plus pose detection can drain battery quickly
Launch BUMPTRON 5000
Opens in a new tab — allow camera access to begin.
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